Driving abroad before renewed licence arrives

[cava]

Hi folks,

I can't seem to find any information on this anywhere. My photocard driving licence expired a couple of weeks ago as I forgot to renew it. I've now renewed it via the DVLA website but it'll still take 2-3 weeks to arrive. The website clearly states that I can drive whilst I wait for the new licence to arrive. But the trouble is, I was planning on driving to France before then, but now I'm not sure I'll be legal if I don't have a physical licence to take with me.

Do I have to have a physical licence with me to show police over there if I get pulled? I'd have thought definitely yes, so that scuppers my holiday plans... But if anyone knows different then please let me know!

Thanks

[sday12]

You need to have your photocard licence and counterpart to drive legally. Sorry.

ETA What are the chances of being pulled, and considering you are a licensed driver, what is the fine for having no docs?

Edited by sday12 on Sunday 4th September 09:18

[cava]

I can't find any details about the on the spot fines for this type of offence, but the speeding fines going up to 750 euros sounds a bit steep!

[Maximum bobs]

Don't know if if this is relevant or not but I renewed a lost license a few weeks back & it came through the post within a week, so you might be lucky.

If it doesn't I personally would still drive in France but obviously take the paper part of the license & all other docs including the print out of the confirmation email from the dvla.